Gingered Melon Compote Food

MELON COMPOTE

Steps:

• In a 1-quart saucepan bring sugar and water to a boil, stirring until sugar is dissolved, and simmer 2 minutes. Cool syrup and stir in lime juice, gingerroot, cumin, pepper, and salt to taste. In a bowl toss together melon balls and syrup. Chill compote, covered, at least until cold, about 2 hours, and up to 3 days.

MELON AND RASPBERRY COMPOTE

Steps:

• Combine first 5 ingredients in a medium bowl, toss gently.
• Cover and chill.
• Garnish with lime slices, if desired.

GINGERED MELON COMPOTE

Steps:

• Combine the sugar and water in a small heavy saucepan.
• Bring to a boil and simmer for five minutes.
• Remove from the heat and mix in the lime juice and gingerroot.
• Chill the sauce for at least 2 hours, and then toss with the cubed melon and serve immediately.
• The syrup can be made up to 4 days in advance.

GINGER-MELON COMPOTE

Steps:

• Combine water, sugar, ginger, cloves, and allspice in a small saucepan;bring to a boil, Recuce heat and simmer until sugar disloves, stirring occasionally, about 15 minutes.
• Remove from heat;cover and chill at least 30 minutes, (note; this sauce can be prepared a day ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator).
• Divide watermelon, cantaloupe and blueberries evenly among 6 dessert dishes: spoon about 1 tablespoon of sauce over each and serve, Enjoy.